Jason Kenny celebrates Ride Social reaching 10,000 buddies

Just three months ago British Cycling launched Ride Social. Now, after the best ever summer for cycling, over 10,000 people have got involved.

The social network, developed with the support of principal partner Sky, allows anyone to set up a group and rides using their own routes or British Cycling approved routes.

Double gold medal winner Jason Kenny said, ‘It’s great news that in just a few months over 10,000 people have been inspired to get involved in Ride Social. It makes it easy to find a buddy, find a ride and find a route. Wherever you live and whether you ride on the road or the trails, you can set up your own group or ride. So if you’ve been inspired by cycling in 2012, join our fast growing network and have some fun.’

Emma Bates, from Ride Social, said ‘We’re thrilled that Jason is supporting Ride Social. You can give your group a name to inspire your friends, or you can just search for a group near you and ‘buddy up’. It’s that simple. Groups and rides have been set up across the country by all kinds of riders, from individual weekend keep-fitters to groups training together for charity rides and sportives. Bike commuters are helping each other, our friends at the British Heart Foundation are getting involved, as well as very local community and workplace based groups – all riding and chatting together.’

Jason Kenny added, ‘Congratulations to the all the 10,000 riders who’ve got involved in Ride Social – here’s to the next 10,000.’

British Cycling and Sky have come together to help get even more people riding their bikes and falling in love with cycling. However you ride, we've created a whole range of ways for you to get involved - from big traffic-free events, to local guided rides; from women-only rides and support, to tips, ideas and great routes.